River could feel the fiery determination boiling within the passionate, steadfast boy with perfect clarity, even in the bitter cold of winter.
He had been in this world for several months now. Winter had arrived, and a thin layer of frost covered the ground.
Might Guy wore a green vest, his bowl-cut head pressed firmly against the ground. Brimming with respect and excitement, he waited for River's answer.
"The Six Powers?"
River frowned.
These Taijutsu techniques from Pirate King could be performed once the body surpassed its limits and reached a certain level.
Months of training had strengthened his physique, so naturally, he could use them now.
"Please, Sui!"
Guy shouted again.
The emotion in his voice laid bare his deep longing to grow stronger.
"Guy, these are my unique, secret Taijutsu techniques."
"The Six Powers are no less valuable than the Eight Gates Formation!"
River shook his head as he spoke.
"What?!"
Guy froze and scratched his head, troubled.
Having tried them himself, he naturally knew how powerful these techniques were. Combined with the Eight Gates Formation, they could push his strength to its absolute limit.
"But teaching you isn't out of the question."
"It's just that I can only pass these techniques on to someone from my own school."
River spoke with a soft sigh.
"I'm willing to join your school."
Guy answered without hesitation.
"Good!"
River nodded, a smile spreading across his face.
"I'll teach you how to strengthen your body, and I'll also pass on my exclusive Taijutsu techniques-the Six Powers!"
Guy lifted his head excitedly. "Then what's our school called?"
"Namikaze Style!"
"Guy, my name is Namikaze Sui! I'm a man of the Namikaze Clan!"
River spoke with a faint smile.
The Namikaze Clan was an obscure clan of commoners, but every great clan had